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World Rugby warns fans to avoid Canada-Namibia match

World Rugby has advised supporters not to travel to Kamaishi for Sunday's Rugby World Cup match between Namibia and Canada.

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184dSam Bruce

David Pocock impressed by Tier 2 teams, says eligibility change worth discussing

Zimbabwe-born Wallabies star David Pocock has enjoyed the improved performances of some of rugby's Tier 2 nations at the World Cup and believes there may be some merit in further relaxing the eligibility laws to help continue that upward trajectory.

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185dSam Bruce

Rugby World Cup reaping reward for embracing developing nations

Anyone still doubting the improvement and value of Tier 2 nations at the Rugby World Cup need look no further than Namibia's brave showing against the All Blacks on Sunday.

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193dReuters

Springboks overpower Namibia to open Rugby World Cup account

There was only ever going to be one winner of the 'African derby', despite what Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus had termed his 'fringe' selection, and minnows Namibia simply could not cope with South Africa's physicality.

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Springboks clash can steel Namibia for first Rugby World Cup win - Jacques Burger

Namibian rugby legend Jacques Burger believes the team can take pride from standing toe-to-toe with South Africa and New Zealand, and use that emotion to bolster their chances of recording a first Rugby World Cup victory.

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199dReuters

Scoring burst helps Italy to win against Namibia

Italy scored three tries within the space of 10 minutes either side of halftime to give themselves some breathing room against a stubborn Namibia before recording a 47-22 win in their Pool B opener at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Sunday.

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406dJohn Goliath

EXCLUSIVE: Namibia will be going to Rugby World Cup, nation's rugby union president says

"There was never a possibility of the team not going to the World Cup," Namibian Rugby Union president Corrie Mensah told ESPN. "That's why we have done everything in our power to sort out the issues between the NRU and the NRL."

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599dReuters

Namibia secure Rugby World Cup berth

Chrysander Botha and Louis van der Westhuizen each scored two tries as the Welwitschias defeated Kenya in a winner-takes-all fixture to decide the Rugby Africa Gold Cup champions.

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615dSimba Mushati

Zimbabwe face uphill battle against Namibia

The Sables' quest for a first win in the Rugby Africa Gold Cup campaign faces a formidable challenge when they host unbeaten Namibia in round four at Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo on Saturday.

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1246dESPN Staff

Harlequins sign Namibia captain Bothma

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Namibian captain Renaldo Bothma on a long-term deal, with the 27 year-old joining from Super Rugby's side, the Bulls.

2019 Rugby World Cup Table

Pool A
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	Japan	4	+53	19
2	Ireland	4	+94	16
3	Scotland	4	+64	11
4	Samoa	4	-70	5
5	Russia	4	-141	0
Pool B
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	New Zealand	4	+135	16
2	South Africa	4	+149	15
3	Italy	4	+20	12
4	Namibia	4	-141	2
5	Canada	4	-163	2
Pool C
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	England	4	+99	17
2	France	4	+28	15
3	Argentina	4	+15	11
4	Tonga	4	-38	6
5	United States of America	4	-104	0
Pool D
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	Wales	4	+67	19
2	Australia	4	+68	16
3	Fiji	4	+2	7
4	Georgia	4	-57	5
5	Uruguay	4	-80	4

2019 Top ScorersRugby World Cup

Points
Tries

Damian Stevens , SH
14
Matches 3
Cliven Loubser , FH
10
Matches 3
JC Greyling , C
5
Matches 4

Damian Stevens , SH
1
Matches 3
JC Greyling , C
1
Matches 4
Chad Plato , W
1
Matches 3

2019 RankingsRugby World Cup

NAMIB18^th
Tries Scored 1^st South Africa : 27 Tries Scored
SA1^st
3
27
NAMIB18^th
Points Difference 1^st South Africa : 149 Points Difference
SA1^st
-141
149